Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 13.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,635 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower